The Impact
Nabhi Christian Ministries keeps Pittsburgh families warm, fed, and connected to essential services. Last year we served 501 people on an annual operating budget of just over $70,000, delivering urgent aid and long-term support across neighborhoods.
Impact Snapshot
- People served last year: 501
- Households kept with utility service (EERA): 130+
- Utility hardship applications processed since 2004: 1,477+
Hardship Distributions
We provide warm clothing, food, and basic necessities to children, seniors, and families experiencing poverty and food insecurity.
- Services: regular distributions, emergency packs, holiday drives.
- Impact: immediate reduction in short-term hunger and cold-weather risk.
Emergency Energy Response Assistance (EERA)
Developed during COVID-19 and expanded with generous funding from The Pittsburgh Foundation Small and Mighty grant, EERA prevents utility shutoffs through intake assessments and hands-on application support.
- Services: one-on-one intake; online application assistance; follow-up with utility agencies.
- Impact: kept 130+ households safe and heated; reduced emergency disconnections.
Community Engagement
Events and outreach build trusting relationships, replace risk factors with supportive networks, and connect residents to services.
- Services: neighborhood events, conflict mediation, volunteer mentoring.
- Impact: stronger social ties, safer neighborhoods, increased access to resources.
Outcomes and Stories
We deliver measurable results on a modest budget by combining volunteers, partners, and targeted programs. Since 1996 we have impacted thousands of people through spiritual support, conflict resolution, and basic-needs distribution.
- A single mother avoided shutoff after EERA staff completed her utility grant application and followed through until funds arrived.
- An child received winter clothing and groceries, preventing a cold-weather health emergency.
- A teenager accessed free event tickets that opened new opportunities and mentorship connections.
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